Ottawa Infotainment and Pektron announce strategic collaboration on keyless entry at AutoTech Detroit. Advancing Secure, Future Ready Smartphone Access Through Integrated Hardware and Software Innovation Our focus is on giving OEMs a reliable, automotive-grade platform that simplifies integration while meeting the highest standards of security and performance." - Darrin Bruce, Vice President and General Manager, Pektron (US) DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Ottawa Infotainment (Oi) and Pektron today announce a strategic collaboration at AutoTech Detroit, focused on delivering a next-generation keyless entry solution that seamlessly integrates smartphone access into the in-vehicle experience. As vehicles continue to evolve into fully connected, software-defined platforms, consumers expect their smartphones to securely and effortlessly replace traditional key fobs. This collaboration brings together Ottawa Infotainment's DragonFire OS and Pektron's automotive-grade hardware to deliver a secure, scalable, and user-friendly keyless entry system. Sean Hazaray, CEO of Ottawa Infotainment, stated, "Customers now expect their phone to be their key fob. We wanted keyless entry to be a seamless part of the DragonFire OS experience, and we realized we needed a hardware partner that could provide a robust and secure foundation. Pektron brings exactly that." At the core of the solution is Pektron's Access Control Module (ACM), a secure, automotive-grade hardware platform enabling keyless entry through NFC communication. Now officially supported as a verified ecosystem module within DragonFire OS, the ACM allows OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to rapidly deploy integrated keyless entry functionality as part of a broader digital cockpit platform. Darrin Bruce, Vice President and General Manager, Pektron (US), said, "Our focus is on giving OEMs a reliable, automotive-grade platform that simplifies integration while meeting the highest standards of security and performance. We're enabling customers to deploy keyless entry faster and with confidence, while building a foundation that can evolve with future vehicle architectures." Jonathan Hacker, CTO of Ottawa Infotainment, added, "Cybersecurity is absolutely critical for use cases like keyless entry. Pektron's hardware provides a strong security foundation, and when combined with DragonFire OS we can significantly minimize risk while enabling the freedom and convenience of smartphone-based access." This joint solution will be available to OEMs and mobility providers as part of Ottawa Infotainment's growing ecosystem of integrated modules. Both companies also confirmed that a deeper level of integration and expanded capabilities will be showcased at CES 2027, where Ottawa Infotainment and Pektron will exhibit together in West Hall. This collaboration reinforces Ottawa Infotainment's commitment to delivering full-stack, production-ready solutions that combine hardware, software, and ecosystem partnerships to accelerate the future of software-defined vehicles. About Ottawa Infotainment Ottawa Infotainment develops next-generation digital cockpit systems, production-ready domain controllers, and SDV compute platforms for global automotive manufacturers. DragonFire OS powers advanced infotainment, cluster, and body control functions, and the company's DragonFire Pro and Spark controllers are deployed in production programs. Ottawa Infotainment is focused on enabling modular, scalable, and software-driven electrical architectures that support the industry's transition to software-defined vehicles. About Pektron Pektron is a global leader in custom automotive electronics engineering with deep expertise across keyless entry and NFC systems, lighting, ECUs, body controllers, and mission-critical vehicle electronics. The company is recognized for its vertically integrated manufacturing operations and long-standing partnerships with global automotive brands. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

Pektron starts 2026 with strategic collaboration. Ottawa Infotainment and Pektron Announce Strategic Collaboration to Offer a Unified Approach to Advance Vehicle Architectures Ottawa Infotainment (OI), known for its software excellence in in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), announced a strategic collaboration with Pektron, a global leader in automotive-grade electronics engineering and manufacturing. The partnership marks a meaningful step in OI's evolution, expanding from cockpit and IVI software into broader electrical and electronics (EE) architecture support for next generation Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs). Together, the companies are introducing a DragonFire-Compatible architecture concept that will allow Pektron's ECUs, including its industry leading NFC and keyless entry systems, to integrate seamlessly with Ottawa Infotainment's DragonFire OS and DragonFire Pro and Spark compute platforms. Pairing Pektron's high reliability ECUs with Ottawa Infotainment's DragonFire Compute Platforms offers OEMs a unified approach to SDV development. The collaboration, launched jointly at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, will continue to grow with deeper technical demonstrations throughout the year. ________________________________________ Automakers still depend on a broad set of distributed ECUs for essential body functions. These include: * Body & Security Controllers * Infotainment * Door electronics and NFC keyless entry * Power liftgate controllers * Seat modules * Tire pressure systems * Lighting control modules * Roof controllers These systems are fundamental to every vehicle, yet each typically requires custom integration work. This slows development, increases cost, and creates fragmentation in architectures that manufacturers are attempting to standardize. Ottawa Infotainment CEO Sean Hazaray noted that automakers are seeking a simpler and more modular approach. "Manufacturers want to simplify their electrical systems while keeping the flexibility to adapt across trims and platforms. Pektron already builds high quality modules for keyless entry, lighting, doors, liftgates, and many other body systems. Making these compatible with DragonFire-Compatible architecture concept gives OEMs a modular foundation for SDV development that reduces complexity instead of adding to it." Why Pektron's Engineering Leadership Matters Pektron has built its reputation on designing and manufacturing custom automotive electronics for some of the world's most demanding vehicle programs. Their expertise spans body controllers, lighting ECUs, HVAC modules, seat electronics, and their advanced NFC passive entry systems. This combination of breadth and depth gives automakers a unified electronics supplier capable of supporting multiple subsystems within the same EE architecture. Pektron's lighting division is especially relevant as lighting becomes a core signalling and communication element in SDV and EV platforms. Their proven reliability and manufacturing rigor make them ideal partners for architectures that must be both flexible and durable. According to Darrin Bruce, Vice President of U.S. Operations at Pektron, the collaboration aligns with where the industry is headed. "Pektron has a 60 year history of designing, developing and manufacturing robust electronics for on-highway and off-highway markets, providing reliable systems across multiple industries. Our strengths in body electronics, domain controls, keyless entry, and lighting fit naturally into the latest SDV market trends. We are delighted to collaborate with Ottawa Infotainment in integrating our modules cleanly into modern SDV architectures to provide a strong foundation for future development." The goal of the collaboration is to give automakers a standardized interface that allows Pektron modules to plug into DragonFire-Compatible architecture concept with less custom engineering for every program. This creates a unified EE architecture that is: - More modular - Easier to scale across trims - Simplified in wiring and integration - Faster to validate - Configurable for different vehicle programs Ottawa Infotainment CTO, Jon Hacker, reinforced the value for automakers adopting zone based and centralized compute designs. "The SDV shift requires centralized compute, yet OEMs still need configurable modules for doors, seats, lighting, liftgates, and many other systems. Pektron's portfolio is one of the strongest in the industry. When these modules become compatible with the DragonFire-Compatible architecture concept, OEMs gain a scalable architecture that reduces engineering effort while giving them more control over how they design their vehicles." Ottawa Infotainment develops next generation digital cockpit systems, production ready domain controllers, and SDV compute platforms for global automotive manufacturers. DragonFire OS powers advanced infotainment, cluster, and body control functions, and the company's DragonFire Pro and Spark controllers are deployed in production programs. Ottawa Infotainment is focused on enabling modular, scalable, and software driven electrical architectures that support the industry's transition to SDVs. About Pektron Pektron is a global leader in custom automotive electronics engineering with deep expertise across keyless entry and NFC systems, lighting, ECUs, body controllers, and mission critical vehicle electronics. The company is recognized for its vertically integrated UK manufacturing operations and its long standing partnerships with premium global automotive brands. More information on the collaboration and the CES Las Vegas show can be found here. Published 6th January 2026 | Posted in: General News | Tagged #CES2026, CES |